Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Housing prices for pilgrims drop by 60%
Prices of hotels and furnished apartments dedicated to pilgrims dropped by 60 percent on average during this Haj season compared to previous years, according to investors. Accommodation prices for pilgrims dropped from SR10,000 to SR2,000 due to the increased number
France expels two Moroccans considered serious security threat
France has deported two Moroccan nationals seen as a serious security threat after they became radicalized as extremist militants, the interior ministry said in a statement late on Friday. “Given the serious threat posed by their continuous stay on French
Annual cost of living increases by 3.8%
The annual cost of living in the Kingdom increased by 3.8 percent, as determined on the basis of the increases registered among 10 consumer goods in comparison with the same period last year, according to the monthly report of the
Libyan ambassador to UN confirms Sarraj sacked him
Libyan diplomat Ibrahim Dabbashi told Al Arabiya’s “The Diplomatic Avenue” that he was fired from his position as his country’s ambassador to the United Nations. He said Prime Minister Fayez Al Sarraj who heads the Presidential Council decided to remove
Tunisia’s youngest premier since independence sworn in
Tunisia’s new Prime Minister Youssef Chahed and members of his Cabinet were sworn in on Saturday, the presidency said, after approval from parliament. The prime minister and his 26 ministers swore to “work devotedly for the good of Tunisia” and
ICC prosecutors urge ‘nine to 11 years’ for Timbuktu attacks
War crimes prosecutors on Wednesday urged a jail sentence of up to 11 years for a Malian militant who pleaded guilty to ransacking the fabled desert city of Timbuktu. Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi admitted Monday to having razed some of the
Iran detects malware in petrochemical plants
Iran has detected and removed malicious software from two of its petrochemical complexes, a senior military official said on Saturday, after announcing last week it was investigating whether recent petrochemical fires were caused by cybertattacks. The official said the malware
South Sudan’s troubled agreement is not keeping the peace
When South Sudan’s president signed a peace deal a year ago to try to end the country’s civil war, he added 16 reservations to the agreement. Salva Kiir called it “the most divisive and unprecedented peace deal” in African history
N. Korea rejects UN council’s condemnation
North Korea hit back on Sunday at a UN Security Council statement condemning its latest test-firing of a submarine-launched ballistic missile, and threatened to take further steps as “a full-fledged military power”. The 15-member council agreed on Friday to “take
Saudi Arabia hajj safety plan reviewed
Saudi Arabia’s Head of Hajj Preparatory Committee Hisham Al-Falih toured the holy sites in Makkah to ensure they are well-prepared and ready for the hajj season, SPA reported. The tour included 11 sites and projects, train stations in Mina, eastern
Second boycotter says will rejoin Libya’s UN-backed government
A member of the leadership of Libya’s UN-backed government who is close to powerful rival factions in the east of the country has said he will end his boycott of the Tripoli-based body. The decision by Ali Gatrani could strengthen
Turkish warplanes, artillery hit targets in north Syria
Turkish warplanes and artillery struck targets held by the Kurdish YPG militia in north Syria on Sunday, security sources said, as Turkey pressed on with a cross-border campaign launched last week with its Syrian rebel allies. There was no immediate
Turkey ratchets up Syria offensive, says warplanes hit Kurdish militia
Rebels supported by Turkey fought Kurdish-backed milita in northern Syria on Saturday, as Ankara ratcheted up its cross-border offensive by saying it had launched air strikes against both Kurdish militia and ISIS. Turkey’s government, which is fighting a Kurdish insurgency
Rockets fired at Turkey’s Diyarbakir airport
Suspected Kurdish militants fired rockets at the airport in Turkey’s main southeastern city of Diyarbakir on Saturday, sending passengers and staff scrambling for shelter, Dogan news agency said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. Four rockets were fired
Indian ship heading for Yemen sinks off Oman
An Indian cargo ship loaded with vehicles and food supplies destined for Yemen sank on Saturday off the coast of Oman but without loss of life, media reports said. Omani fishermen and police rescued all 11 crew on board, Oman’s
Deputy crown prince visits Pakistan today
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will embark on a several-nation tour, including China and Japan, Sunday, landing first in Pakistan to hold talks with top officials, including Premier Nawaz Sharif. The visit is significant keeping in view the role
Turkey allows Muslim policewomen to wear headscarf
Turkey has for the first time allowed policewomen to wear the Islamic headscarf as part of their uniform, according to a ruling published in the official gazette Saturday. Women serving in the police force “will be able to cover their
Private schools asked to hire special education college grads
The Minister of Education, Dr. Ahmed Al-Isa, has issued a general circular to all private and international schools instructing them to hire graduates of special education colleges. The move comes as part of the ministry’s continuous efforts to tackle employment
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